Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Safety Act

Summary

Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe minimum standards for the location, design, and construction of new liquefied natural gas facilities. Directs the Secretary to prescribe minimum standards for the operation of existing facilities. Specifies factors to be considered by the Secretary in the establishment of such standards. Prohibits the construction or operation of liquefied natural gas facilities without a permit issued by the Secretary. Stipulates that such permits shall be issued only to facilities in compliance with applicable minimum standards. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violation of the prohibitions contained in this Act. Directs the President to make a ten-year projection of the number of liquefied natural gas facilities needed to accommodate future imports to be utilized by the Secretary in the issuance of permits under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out this Act. Authorizes an additional $4,000,000 for a program of investigation and study of safety measures to reduce risks associated with liquefied natural gas facilities.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 May 1977

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